China's Ministry of Commerce criticized the US for "continuously overstretching the concept of national security" and suppressing Chinese companies, stating these actions harm the global economic order and supply chains.
The US Defence Department has expanded its Section 1260H list to 188 entities, up from 134, targeting many Chinese tech and industrial giants. Companies like Wuxi AppTec, Unitree, and solar firms JA Solar and Trina Solar were included. China's foreign ministry criticized the move as discriminatory.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is selling prime Defence Department real estate, including HMAS Penguin in Sydney Harbour, a move criticized as a contradiction of his past statements protecting public access to such assets. The sales aim to fund critical capability gaps and AUKUS program infrastructure.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is planning to sell prime Defence Department real estate, including HMAS Penguin in Sydney Harbour, a move criticized as a contradiction of his past statements opposing privatization of such assets.
Australia's government plans to sell dozens of military sites, including HMAS Penguin in Sydney Harbour, despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's past strong opposition to privatizing such land. Critics call it a contradiction, while the government cites cost and capability gaps.
